It might have seemed like a good idea at first — punishing students by humiliating them in front of their peers — but for some teachers, that plan quickly backfired.

Especially when it comes to make teens read the notes they were caught passing in class out loud in front of everyone. Educators (and students) from across America shared their most cringeworthy stories on reddit and reminded everyone that sometimes it’s just easier to throw the note away and pass out a detention slip.

1. Honesty is the best policy.

“Not really a note, but when I was teaching college classes, I caught two of the girls whispering, so I told them ‘If you’re going to tell secrets, you need to share with the rest of the class.’ (I taught preschool before this). She looked right at me, and said, without the slightest embarrassment, ‘I was just telling her that I think you have a cute butt.’

I was teaching a Communications class, and we were discussing communications in the workplace, and I looked down at the textbook. After seeing what the next section was, I said “Ok, moving on to the next section, titled ‘Sexual Harassment.'” Everyone roared with laughter.

A couple weeks later, at a baseball game paid for by the school, she came on to me really hard, with my fiancée right there.”

3. Gross.

“Not a teacher. Someone in my class had a cold and wiped their snot into a scrap piece of paper, as they didn’t have a tissue. They then scrunched it up and left it on the side of their desk. Teacher saw this, thought it was a note and grabbed the paper, going through the usual fanfare of ‘the importance not passing notes around.’ The look on her face when she opened it was priceless.”

4. Always read the note first.

“In 3rd grade (~1996) my class was performing a play. I had a total of two lines of dialog but I really wanted to get it right so I copied my lines from the text book, folded it up, and stuck it in my pocket. The teacher only saw the last bit if this but assumed I was sticking a note in my pocket and told me to get up I front of the class and read it out loud. I recited my lines verbatim and handed the note to the teacher. Without reading it she assumed I was being a smarta– and sent me the the principal’s office where I received recess detention and a call to my parents. Not sure why I never asked anyone to read the note, but I didn’t.

The next day when I arrived at school my teacher pulled me aside and told me that she had read the ‘note,’ realized what it was and apologized profusely. She took me down to the office to call my parents and let me go out for two periods of recess. Props Mrs. W for the life lesson about humility and doing the right thing, I still remember.”

5. You shall not pass.

“I’m the student in the story, not the teacher (yeah, I know but my current students all text or message on their laptops rather than passing physical notes).

In 7th grade science class my friend and I passed notes to each other through the guys sitting between us. Our teacher caught one of the boys with the note but knew it wasn’t him because it had enough doodles of hearts/flowers on it. She opened it up to read to the class to catch whoever did write it.

However… the note was written completely in Tolkien’s elvish alphabet and she couldn’t read a word. Most of the class knew that it had to be me and my friend cause were the only LOTR nerds in the class obsessed enough to teach ourselves the elvish alphabet, but thankfully no one ratted us out.

We were hoping that writing notes in elvish would keep the boys from reading about my friend’s massive crush on one of them, but it ended up also saving us from getting in trouble.”

6. Leave the parodies to Weird Al.

“Probably late, but in 8th grade the teacher took the note and made me read it. I didn’t even think to make something up. So I blurted out what was on it. ‘We Beat the Meats: The Story of Three Male Prostitutes Who Made it the Hard Way’ parody of ‘we beat the streets.’ Thought I was so clever.”

7. Paper planes.

“I am not a teacher, but I have a story which was kind of the opposite.

When I was in college I was in a large math lecture hall two times a week, and me and my friends took to making paper planes and throwing them down from the back of the theater.

We did it often and I am sure we thought we were hilarious.

Somehow nobody said a word except for the occasional snicker and it went on like that, on and off for the semester.

Then, on the last day I remember writing ‘happy Christmas Dr Jones!’ on a plane and throwing it down, seeing it land in front of the lecturer. He blew a fuse, and started shouting about how this had been going on all semester and he thought it was a disgrace. Then he picked up the plane and read the message, got very embarrassed and meekly said ‘thank you.’

I still cringe to think of my childish actions, but it did give me that moment of connection with the lecturer (before failing his class).”

8. That time of the month.

“In high school a girl in class passed a note to another girl, asking if she had a pad or tampon. Teacher completely blew up, started yelling at them, and asked them to read it out loud. They did, and the teacher, who was an older man, immediately calmed down and let it go. I think he was more embarrassed than the girls.”

9. Surprise!

“Not a teacher but junior year in high school I got caught passing a note to my friend. The teacher took the note and looked at it, as if she was going to read it out loud. She decided to make me stay after class and talk to her. The note told my friend that I was pregnant…

Thankfully she didn’t tell my parents, she left it up to me. I told them, mom was actually kind of excited, step-dad always hated me so he wasn’t pleased. I had the baby, he’s now 14 and goes to the same high school I went to. He is an amazing kid.”

11. Some parting words of advice.

“I’m a teacher. Most teachers would never do this. You’re just asking for trouble, and best case scenario you embarrass your student and ruin your relationship with them. When I have taken up notes (which doesn’t happen anymore now that they all have cell phones) I just leave them folded and throw them away in my desk. I tell them I have no business or desire to read their personal notes but that I don’t appreciate them being a distraction in my classroom. Always had pretty good results with that.”

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– Evaluation: each module will end with the evaluation of the competences acquired by the students. For the evaluation, different methodologies may be used, according to the needs of each module.
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Each module will have a face-to-face session that will have the seminar-workshop format, with a duration of 5 hours.

7. EVALUATION:

– Group work all modules 25%
– Exam by module 30%
– Thematic essays 15%
– Development of a philosophical journey 25%
TOTAL 100%

– Assistance during face-to-face work (minimum 80%)
– The rating system is centesimal and the minimum passing grade is 70.

8. CERTIFICATION:
At the end of the academic year and whenever the student does not owe or has not approved any subject, they may request their respective certificates of studies.
The studies of the Program lead to the obtaining of the academic degree of DOCTOR.
To obtain the Diploma the graduate must comply with the requirements and academic requirements, following the procedure established by the University and the Faculty in its Regulations.

Admission requirements:
1. Fill out registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/p3r3SHBHsKZr97Fj2
2. Copy of the National Identity Document or Passport
3. Receipt of payment or money order at the Bank of America of the Pontifical Catholic University
4. Leaf of Life
5. Take the Admission exam

Ideal income profile
Those who have a bachelor’s degree (in the United States) or university degree or bachelor’s degree as appropriate to each country (5 year careers), related to Social Sciences and Allied (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pedagogy, Psychopedagogy, Social work, Social education, Nursing, Theology). Managing Spanish perfectly at all levels. Availability of English to read and understand texts.

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Goals:
-To train high-level professionals who master fundamental concepts in the field of professional training within an interdisciplinary approach, specialized and committed to people in society, emphasizing Christian values.
-Promote the training of researchers in the field of study and its implications for human development and functioning, with the capacity to generate, evaluate and evaluate knowledge production processes.
-Provide research tools that allow to systematize and deepen the knowledge of the studied program, oriented to the functionality in its field.

Evaluation:
– Group work all modules 25%
– Two exams (partial and final) 10%
– Exhibition of academic subjects 10%
– Investigation of cases 30%
– Development of an academic day 25%
TOTAL 100%
– Assistance during face-to-face work (minimum 80%)
– The rating system is vigesimal and the minimum approval rating is 14

Certification and title:
At the end of the academic process and whenever the student does not have to or has not passed (or) any subject, they may request their respective certificates of study.
The studies of the Program lead to the Academic Degree of MASTER IN MEDIA COMMUNICATION.
To obtain the Diploma the graduate must comply with the requirements and academic requirements, following the procedure established by the University

Admission requirements:
1. Fill out registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/p3r3SHBHsKZr97Fj2
2. Copy of the National Identity Document or Passport
3. Receipt of payment or money order at the Bank of America of the Pontifical Catholic University
4. Leaf of Life
5. Take the Admission exam

Ideal income profile
Those who have a bachelor’s degree (in the United States) or university degree or bachelor’s degree as appropriate to each country (5 year careers), related to Social Sciences and Allied (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pedagogy, Psychopedagogy, Social work, Social education, Nursing, Theology). Managing Spanish perfectly at all levels. Availability of English to read and understand texts.

Posgraduate description:
Goals:
-To train high-level professionals who master fundamental concepts in the field of professional training within an interdisciplinary approach, specialized and committed to people in society, emphasizing Christian values.
-Promote the training of researchers in the field of study and its implications for human development and functioning, with the capacity to generate, evaluate and evaluate knowledge production processes.
-Provide research tools that allow to systematize and deepen the knowledge of the studied program, oriented to the functionality in its field.

Evaluation:
– Group work all modules 25%
– Two exams (partial and final) 10%
– Exhibition of academic subjects 10%
– Investigation of cases 30%
– Development of an academic day 25%
TOTAL 100%
– Assistance during face-to-face work (minimum 80%)
– The rating system is vigesimal and the minimum approval rating is 14

Certification and title:
At the end of the academic process and whenever the student does not have to or has not passed (or) any subject, they may request their respective certificates of study.
The studies of the Program lead to the Academic Degree of MASTER IN ADMINISTRATION.
To obtain the Diploma the graduate must comply with the requirements and academic requirements, following the procedure established by the University

Admission requirements:
1. Fill out registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/p3r3SHBHsKZr97Fj2
2. Copy of the National Identity Document or Passport
3. Receipt of payment or money order at the Bank of America of the Pontifical Catholic University
4. Leaf of Life
5. Take the Admission exam

Ideal income profile
Those who have a bachelor’s degree (in the United States) or university degree or bachelor’s degree as appropriate to each country (5 year careers), related to Social Sciences and Allied (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pedagogy, Psychopedagogy, Social work, Social education, Nursing, Theology). Managing Spanish perfectly at all levels. Availability of English to read and understand texts.

Posgraduate description:
Goals:
-To train high-level professionals who master fundamental concepts in the field of professional training within an interdisciplinary approach, specialized and committed to people in society, emphasizing Christian values.
-Promote the training of researchers in the field of study and its implications for human development and functioning, with the capacity to generate, evaluate and evaluate knowledge production processes.
-Provide research tools that allow to systematize and deepen the knowledge of the studied program, oriented to the functionality in its field.

Evaluation:
– Group work all modules 25%
– Two exams (partial and final) 10%
– Exhibition of academic subjects 10%
– Investigation of cases 30%
– Development of an academic day 25%
TOTAL 100%
– Assistance during face-to-face work (minimum 80%)
– The rating system is vigesimal and the minimum approval rating is 14

Certification and title:
At the end of the academic process and whenever the student does not have to or has not passed (or) any subject, they may request their respective certificates of study.
The studies of the Program lead to the Academic Degree of MASTER IN THEOLOGY.
To obtain the Diploma the graduate must comply with the requirements and academic requirements, following the procedure established by the University

Admission requirements:
1. Fill out registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/p3r3SHBHsKZr97Fj2
2. Copy of the National Identity Document or Passport
3. Receipt of payment or money order at the Bank of America of the Pontifical Catholic University
4. Leaf of Life
5. Take the Admission exam

Ideal income profile
Those who have a bachelor’s degree (in the United States) or university degree or bachelor’s degree as appropriate to each country (5 year careers), related to Social Sciences and Allied (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pedagogy, Psychopedagogy, Social work, Social education, Nursing, Theology). Managing Spanish perfectly at all levels. Availability of English to read and understand texts.

Posgraduate description:
Goals:
-To train high-level professionals who master fundamental concepts in the field of professional training within an interdisciplinary approach, specialized and committed to people in society, emphasizing Christian values.
-Promote the training of researchers in the field of study and its implications for human development and functioning, with the capacity to generate, evaluate and evaluate knowledge production processes.
-Provide research tools that allow to systematize and deepen the knowledge of the studied program, oriented to the functionality in its field.

Evaluation:
– Group work all modules 25%
– Two exams (partial and final) 10%
– Exhibition of academic subjects 10%
– Investigation of cases 30%
– Development of an academic day 25%
TOTAL 100%
– Assistance during face-to-face work (minimum 80%)
– The rating system is vigesimal and the minimum approval rating is 14

Certification and title:
At the end of the academic process and whenever the student does not have to or has not passed (or) any subject, they may request their respective certificates of study.
The studies of the Program lead to the Academic Degree of MASTER IN FINE ARTS.
To obtain the Diploma the graduate must comply with the requirements and academic requirements, following the procedure established by the University

Admission requirements:
1. Fill out registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/p3r3SHBHsKZr97Fj2
2. Copy of the National Identity Document or Passport
3. Receipt of payment or money order at the Bank of America of the Pontifical Catholic University
4. Leaf of Life
5. Take the Admission exam

Ideal income profile
Those who have a bachelor’s degree (in the United States) or university degree or bachelor’s degree as appropriate to each country (5 year careers), related to Social Sciences and Allied (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pedagogy, Psychopedagogy, Social work, Social education, Nursing, Theology). Managing Spanish perfectly at all levels. Availability of English to read and understand texts.

Posgraduate description:
Goals:
-To train high-level professionals who master fundamental concepts in the field of professional training within an interdisciplinary approach, specialized and committed to people in society, emphasizing Christian values.
-Promote the training of researchers in the field of study and its implications for human development and functioning, with the capacity to generate, evaluate and evaluate knowledge production processes.
-Provide research tools that allow to systematize and deepen the knowledge of the studied program, oriented to the functionality in its field.

Evaluation:
– Group work all modules 25%
– Two exams (partial and final) 10%
– Exhibition of academic subjects 10%
– Investigation of cases 30%
– Development of an academic day 25%
TOTAL 100%
– Assistance during face-to-face work (minimum 80%)
– The rating system is vigesimal and the minimum approval rating is 14

Certification and title:
At the end of the academic process and whenever the student does not have to or has not passed (or) any subject, they may request their respective certificates of study.
The studies of the Program lead to the Academic Degree of MASTER IN MUSIC.
To obtain the Diploma the graduate must comply with the requirements and academic requirements, following the procedure established by the University

Admission requirements:
1. Fill out registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/p3r3SHBHsKZr97Fj2
2. Copy of the National Identity Document or Passport
3. Receipt of payment or money order at the Bank of America of the Pontifical Catholic University
4. Leaf of Life
5. Take the Admission exam

Ideal income profile
Those who have a bachelor’s degree (in the United States) or university degree or bachelor’s degree as appropriate to each country (5 year careers), related to Social Sciences and Allied (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pedagogy, Psychopedagogy, Social work, Social education, Nursing, Theology). Managing Spanish perfectly at all levels. Availability of English to read and understand texts.

Posgraduate description:
Goals:
-To train high-level professionals who master fundamental concepts in the field of professional training within an interdisciplinary approach, specialized and committed to people in society, emphasizing Christian values.
-Promote the training of researchers in the field of study and its implications for human development and functioning, with the capacity to generate, evaluate and evaluate knowledge production processes.
-Provide research tools that allow to systematize and deepen the knowledge of the studied program, oriented to the functionality in its field.

Evaluation:
– Group work all modules 25%
– Two exams (partial and final) 10%
– Exhibition of academic subjects 10%
– Investigation of cases 30%
– Development of an academic day 25%
TOTAL 100%
– Assistance during face-to-face work (minimum 80%)
– The rating system is vigesimal and the minimum approval rating is 14

Certification and title:
At the end of the academic process and whenever the student does not have to or has not passed (or) any subject, they may request their respective certificates of study.
The studies of the Program lead to the Academic Degree of MASTER IN EDUCATION.
To obtain the Diploma the graduate must comply with the requirements and academic requirements, following the procedure established by the University

Admission requirements:
1. Fill out registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/p3r3SHBHsKZr97Fj2
2. Copy of the National Identity Document or Passport
3. Receipt of payment or money order at the Bank of America of the Pontifical Catholic University
4. Leaf of Life
5. Take the Admission exam

Ideal income profile
Those who have a bachelor’s degree (in the United States) or university degree or bachelor’s degree as appropriate to each country (5 year careers), related to Social Sciences and Allied (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pedagogy, Psychopedagogy, Social work, Social education, Nursing, Theology). Managing Spanish perfectly at all levels. Availability of English to read and understand texts.

Posgraduate description:
Goals:
-To train high-level professionals who master fundamental concepts in the field of professional training within an interdisciplinary approach, specialized and committed to people in society, emphasizing Christian values.
-Promote the training of researchers in the field of study and its implications for human development and functioning, with the capacity to generate, evaluate and evaluate knowledge production processes.
-Provide research tools that allow to systematize and deepen the knowledge of the studied program, oriented to the functionality in its field.

Evaluation:
– Group work all modules 25%
– Two exams (partial and final) 10%
– Exhibition of academic subjects 10%
– Investigation of cases 30%
– Development of an academic day 25%
TOTAL 100%
– Assistance during face-to-face work (minimum 80%)
– The rating system is vigesimal and the minimum approval rating is 14

Certification and title:
At the end of the academic process and whenever the student does not have to or has not passed (or) any subject, they may request their respective certificates of study.
The studies of the Program lead to the Academic Degree of MASTER IN SOCIAL WORK.
To obtain the Diploma the graduate must comply with the requirements and academic requirements, following the procedure established by the University